Hobson, J. T. "THE LINCOLN YEAR BOOK”— The Otterbein Press... $1.25 This book provides readings for each day in the year. For each day there is a verse of Scripture, an extract from some speech or writing of Lincoln, and a poetical selection. The book also contains a complete index to the selected topics, index to the poetical verses and selections and to the Scripture quotations. McClure, Alexander K., LL.D. "LINCOLN'S OWN YARNS AND STORIES" The John C. Winston Company.. .$1.50 In this book are gathered all the authentic yarns, stories, anecdotes, witty sayings and jokes told by Abraham Lincoln. These stories are full of homely wit and humor that appeal to every reader. Oldroyd, Osborn H. (Compiler) "WORDS OF LINCOLN" with an introduction by Melville W. Fuller, Chief Justice of the United States Osborn H. Oldroyd... $1.00 "Words of Lincoln" is replete with extracts from his eloquent speeches, making the book a valuable aid for recitations in schools on anniversaries of Lincoln's birthday. Alexander H. Rice, former Governor of Massachusetts, says: "They will be, to those who read and remember them, of more value than so many ingots of gold." Pratt, Silas G. "LINCOLN IN STORY" D. Appleton & Company.. .$1.50 The Life of Lincoln told in authenticated anecdotes, chronologically arranged. A unique and striking picture of the man stands out in these narratives. A happy thought, to show him almost, as it were, at first hand. Scott, Temple (Editor) "THE WISDOM OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN” Brentano's.. .$1.50 "The Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln" contains excerpts from Lincoln's speeches and views. A book of Lincoln quotations to show his wisdom. Whipple, Wayne (Editor) "ABRAHAM LINCOLN'S DON'TS"-Selected and arranged Henry Altemus Company.... $0.60 Williams, Henry Llewellyn (Collector and Editor) "LINCOLNICS"-Stories and Sayings G. P. Putnam's Sons....... .$1.25 They form a sensible "constant-companion," a perpetual fount of mirth and wisdom. Many of these anecdotes have won a permanent place in American oratory and humor. RELIGION OF LINCOLN Barton, William E. "THE SOUL OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN❞— George H. Doran Company... .$4.00 After a lifetime of devoted study, Dr. Barton has written what may justly be called a definitive account of the ethical convictions and the spiritual life of the great president. He has succeeded in reconstructing an historical setting for the growth of Lincoln's religious ideas, which not only passes the strictest test of known fact, but adds as well several important items to our knowledge of a personality of abiding interest. Beardslee, C. S. "ABRAHAM LINCOLN'S CARDINAL TRAITS" R. G. Badger Company.. .$2.00 Everything regarding Abraham Lincoln is of interest. This study of the religious and moral side of his character takes a line that has not before been followed. It is, therefore, of special interest. Grierson, Francis "ABRAHAM LINCOLN: THE PRACTICAL MYSTIC" John Lane Company... .$1.00 The careful study given by Mr. Grierson to the life of Lincoln, which resulted in the writing of "The Valley of Shadows," will be equally apparent in this present volume, which depicts faithfully the spiritual atmosphere in which Lincoln lived and moved, thought and worked. This book contains comparative outline sketches of "The Redeemer of Mankind-Christ, and The Emancipator of a Race-Abraham Lincoln." The aim of the author is to show how the Christ-life is reflected in the life of Lincoln. Jackson, S. Trevena "LINCOLN'S USE OF THE BIBLE” Abingdon Press. Paper...... $0.35 A collection of interesting facts, showing the value of the Bible in Lincoln's life. Johnson, William J. "ABRAHAM LINCOLN THE CHRISTIAN"-Illustrated. Abingdon Press..... .$1.50 This is a careful and painstaking study of the development of Mr. Lincoln's religious life. The study is carried through on chronological lines and is thoroughly well done. The citations are from accredited books and original documents. Scovill, Jr., Samuel "ABRAHAM LINCOLN, HIS STORY" American Sunday-School Union..... .$0.60 The volume was written with the idea of bringing out the trust in God exhibited by the life and work of this American leader. Tarbell, Ida M. "IN LINCOLN'S CHAIR" The MacMillan Company... .$1.00 "In Lincoln's Chair" deals particularly with Lincoln's religious views, his attitude toward God, and his consequent sense of responsibility and duty. LECTURES, ADDRESSES AND MISCELLANEOUS Bancroft, George "OUR MARTYR PRESIDENT, ABRAHAM LINCOLN❞— Oration. (With Bishop Matthew Simpson and R. S Storrs, Jr.)— Abingdon Press..... $1.50 Every lover of Lincoln will welcome this reissue of the more important addresses delivered in the shadow of the nation's great bereavement. Burrage, Henry S. “GETTYSBURG AND LINCOLN” G. P. Putnam's Sons...... .$1.50 The records of the Battle, the Park, the Cemetery, and the Lincoln Address. Carr, Clarke E. "LINCOLN AT GETTYSBURG" A. C. McClurg & Company.... .$1.25 This book, of a little more than a hundred pages, gives a vivid, accurate, and interesting account of the circumstances and events centering about the dedication of "The Soldiers' National Cemetery" at Gettysburg in 1863. It gives the interested reader, as well as the student, an authentic version of the preparation, delivery and reception of the famous Gettysburg Address. Carr, Clarke E. "STEPHEN A. DOUGLAS" A. C. McClurg & Company. .$2.50 This book, although devoted to a discussion of the noble life and splendid work of Stephen A. Douglas, "The Little Giant," whose name is so prominently linked with that of Abraham Lincoln-contains a fine appreciation of the modest, manly qualities and forensic ability of the martyred President. The last fourteen chapters reveal some very interesting, first-hand pen-pictures of Lincoln and the stirring times beginning with his utterance of the statement "This government caunot endure permanently half slave and half free-it must become all one thing or all the other," and going through the famous Lincoln-Douglas debates to the time when it was solid North against solid South. Choate, Joseph H. "ABRAHAM LINCOLN" T. Y. Crowell & Company. ..$0.50 This is the authorized version of the inaugural address delivered by the American Ambassador at the Court of St. James before the Edinburgh Philosophical Institution on November 13th, 1900. Dittenhoefer, A. J. "HOW WE ELECTED LINCOLN❞— Harper & Brothers... Herndon, William H. "ABRAHAM LINCOLN, MISS ANN RUTLEDGE, NEW SALEM, PIONEERING, AND THE POEM" H. E. Barker.. $0.90 .$5.00 The lecture that forms the kernel of all the love-stories about Lincoln and Ann Rutledge. A tall, octavo volume, in edition limited to 150 signed copies. Larned, J. N. "A STUDY OF GREATNESS IN MEN" Houghton Mifflin Company... . $1.75 Mr. Larned has made a most enlightening study of the elements of greatness in Napoleon, Cromwell, Washington and Lincoln, and of the degree in which they merit the respect of posterity. His conclusions are unusual and highly interesting. Learned, Marion Dexter "ABRAHAM LINCOLN, AN AMERICAN MIGRATION: FAMILY ENGLISH NOT GERMAN" William J. Campbell... McLaughlin, Robert W. G. P. Putnam's Sons... $2.50 'WASHINGTON AND LINCOLN”. $1.35 Washington and Lincoln, leaders of the nation in the constitutional eras of American history. The aim of the writer is to show the similarity of the work they did in the field of governmental action. |